Description
The Mauser MP40 Pistol 22 LR is a semi-automatic .22 LR pistol styled after the World War II MP 40, with a 10 inch barrel and a 23 round magazine. This listing is UPC 689585856716, Mauser model 440.00.18.
Mauser MP40 Pistol 22 LR Overview
The original MP 40 was a German submachine gun of the Second World War, known for its steel receiver, ribbed barrel housing and long straight magazine. This version keeps that look in a semi-automatic 22 LR handgun, so you can enjoy a piece of history at the range for the price of rimfire ammunition.
Pistol Configuration
With no shoulder stock and a 10 inch barrel, this MP40 is a handgun under federal law. Do not add a shoulder stock to it. That would create a short barreled rifle, which must be registered with the ATF before the change, and we do not sell NFA items.
Magazine
The pistol ships with a 23 round magazine that copies the profile of the original. Mauser also makes 10 round magazines for owners in states with capacity limits, and spare magazines keep range days moving.
Shooting It Well
Hold the pistol grip with your firing hand and support the gun with your other hand on the receiver rather than the magazine, which keeps feeding reliable. Many owners add a sling for support and carrying.
Sights and Optics
The pistol uses traditional iron sights in the style of the original. Take time to learn the sight picture at 10 to 15 yards before stretching your shots out.
Why Shoot a Rimfire
A rimfire is the best tool there is for building skill. Low recoil and a quiet report let you focus on trigger control and follow through, and the low cost per round means you can practice often. Many experienced shooters keep a rimfire next to their centerfire guns for exactly that reason, and it is a great way to bring a new shooter into the sport.
Choosing Ammunition
Most rimfire semi-autos run best on high velocity round nose 22 LR, usually 36 to 40 grain loads. Try a few brands, because reliability and accuracy can change from one load to the next. Bulk packs keep practice cheap, which is the whole point of a rimfire.
Cleaning and Care
Rimfire ammunition burns dirty, so clean the breech face, chamber and extractor every few hundred rounds. A light coat of oil on moving parts is all most owners need. Store the pistol unloaded in a locked safe or case, with magazines and ammunition kept separate.
State Laws
Some states limit magazine capacity or certain features even on rimfire firearms. Check your state and local laws before you order. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mauser, imported by Blue Line
- Model: MP40P (440.00.18)
- UPC: 689585856716
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Capacity: 23+1
- Barrel: 10 in.
- Stock: None, pistol configuration
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this pistol to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and you must pass a background check. Sports South does not list this pistol version, so details come from our distributor feed and the product photo. Call us if you need a spec confirmed before ordering.
Who It Is For
The Mauser MP40 Pistol 22 LR is a great fit for collectors and plinkers who want the look of a classic MP 40 in an affordable 22 LR handgun.
Buy the Mauser MP40 Pistol 22 LR at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Mauser MP40 Pistol 22 LR online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more rimfire firearms. For factory details, visit Mauser.
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